Manufacturers inject carbon dioxide into beverages to make them fizzy. Jenny Dettrick/Moment via Getty Images Michael W. Crowder, Miami University Many people love the refreshing effervescence of a soda, champagne, beer or sparkling water. When you take a sip, the gas bubbles in the beverage burst, and the released gas tickles your nose. But have […]
Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of American memories. [Source: Weird History Food]
Whole foods like unprocessed fruits, vegetables and grains are typically high in fiber. Tanja Ivanova/Moment via Getty Images Christopher Damman, University of Washington Fiber might just be the key to healthy weight management – and nature packages it in perfectly balanced ratios with carbs when you eat them as whole foods. Think unprocessed fruits, vegetables, […]
From Amaury Guichon: You may already know that I absolutely love making dragons. This one is very dear to me. It was done 4 years ago in Taiwan during one of my Masterclasses. It is called the “Red Dragon” or “The Gold Thief”. It took 4 days, almost 40lbs of chocolate, and a lot of […]
According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental dilemmas that fuel the demand for braces and wisdom teeth extractions today appear to be recent developments. So, what happened? While it’s nearly impossible to know for sure, scientists have a hypothesis. G. Richard Scott shares […]
From Popular Mechanics: In this episode of “Made Here,” we’re taking you to Fairfield, California, to see how Jelly Belly makes 1,680 jelly beans per second. First produced in 1976 with just eight flavors, Jelly Belly now offers more than 100 varieties from traditional flavors like Very Cherry to more controversial flavors like Buttered Popcorn.
Weird History is taking you back to the ’90s for a big ol’ can of Surge. Have you ever been browsing the insufficiently extreme soda aisle at your local grocery store and found yourself wondering, “What ever happened to Surge, one of the most extreme caffeinated soft drinks of the 1990s?” Well, you’re not alone. […]
The El Burdigato Supreme from Teen Titans Go! is a culinary abomination that combines a taco, a hot dog, a burger, and a pizza. Watch as Andrew Rea from the Babish Culinary Universe recreates multiple versions of the strange food “mashup” for your viewing pleasure. [Babish Culinary Universe]
From Amaury Guichon: I have created this wearable chocolate helmet in preparation of May the 4th! It was a lot of fun crafting it without the use of any molds. What do you think of the final result? [Amaury Guichon]
Weird History Food is going to your favorite fast food drive-thru for the history of the Dollar Menu. The big three fast food chains, Mcdonald’s, Wendy’s, and Burger King have all introduced their version of the value menu. But when did it start? And more importantly, where did it go? Well, grab yourself a Jr. […]